Alibaba’s quarterly profit surges 78% on equity investments, disposals
Net income attributable to ordinary shareholders advanced 78 per cent to 43.1 billion yuan (US$6 billion) in the period, up...
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Stablecoins Offer Beijing What e-CNY Can’t in Cross-Border Use, Economist Says
Good Morning, Asia. Here's what's making news in the markets:Welcome to Asia Morning Briefing, a daily summary of top stories...
China elevates infrastructure push in Tibet, aiming to raise investments on world’s roof
From giant dams to sprawling railways, Beijing has pledged to step up investments along the so-called roof of the world,...
Investors got a look at a world where the dollar isn’t a reliable reserve currency and decided they didn’t like it
Markets sold off worldwide after President Trump announced plans to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook and threatened steep tariffs on...
China’s economy lags in July under pressure from tariffs and a weak property market
BANGKOK — China’s economy showed signs of slowing in July as factory output and retail sales slowed and housing prices dropped further,...
China is expanding into digital currencies, hoping to promote use of its ‘people’s money’
BANGKOK--China has been expanding use of digital currencies as it promotes wider use of its yuan, or renminbi, to reflect...
Book notes: King dollar: the past and future of the world’s dominant currency, by Paul Blustein
Paul Blustein, King dollar: the past and future of the world’s dominant currency, Yale University Press, March 2025, xi+308 pagesDuring...
Tencent Beats On Top & Bottom Line Despite AI Investments
Key News Asian equities were mostly higher overnight as Hong Kong and Thailand outperformed, while Australia and Pakistan underperformed. Hong...
EMERGING MARKETS-Asian stocks gain as US-China extend tariff truce; inflation data on deck
* Indonesia stocks jump 2%, highest since Oct. 2024 * U.S., China extend tariff truce to November * Thailand central...
Inside the rise of ‘nightmare’ fake and toxic Labubu dolls flooding UK as border cops seize 100,000 dangerous dupes
THEY are the must-have craze of the summer - with celebrities and punters fighting to get their hands on the...
